Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
South America
Types
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
11-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Not Available
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
reseeds, root cutting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Kidney Disease
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Beans
Fruits
Other Uses
Basketary, Edible seed
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
COTYLEDON
ANANAS
Common Name
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
Pineapple
In German
Cotyledon
Ananas
In French
Cotyledon
Ananas
In Spanish
Cotyledon
Piña
In Greek
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Cotyledon
Abacaxi
In Latin
Cotyledon
Pineapple
Phylum
Not Available
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Rosales
Bromeliales
Family
Crassulaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Cotyledon L.
Ananas
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bromelioideae
Properties of Cotyledon and Pineapple
Wondering what are the properties of Cotyledon and Pineapple? We provide you with everything About Cotyledon and Pineapple. Cotyledon doesn't have thorns and Pineapple doesn't have thorns. Also Cotyledon does not have fragrant flowers. Cotyledon has allergic reactions like Kidney Disease and Pineapple has allergic reactions like Kidney Disease. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cotyledon and Pineapple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cotyledon and Pineapple
Season and care of Cotyledon and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Cotyledon and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cotyledon is Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Cotyledon is Neutral and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Cotyledon and Pineapple Physical Information
Cotyledon and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Cotyledon and Pineapple are as follows:
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Cotyledon and Pineapple
Care of Cotyledon and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cotyledon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
